Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

BUCKINGHAM CHAMBERS, SW1P 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCKINGHAM CHAMBERS, SW1P 1DU.

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Population

201

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 68,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW1P 1DU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in SW1P 1DU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW1P 1DU is an active urban area on Buckingham Chambers, 0.4km from Pimlico in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within Vincent Square ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SW1P 1DU is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (196 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1P 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00024014 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1P 1DU. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.8%
Asian / British Asian14.3%
Black / African / Caribbean11.3%
Other / Mixed25.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SW1P 1DU are high at 196 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour966
Violence and sexual offences452
Theft from the person442
Shoplifting293
Other theft291

school Local Schools

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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils0.3 km
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.3 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils0.4 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils0.5 km
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Millbank Academy

Outstanding257 pupils0.6 km
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Pimlico Primary

Outstanding357 pupils0.6 km
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Pimlico Academy

Good1170 pupils0.6 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

338 nearby
  • Churchill Gardens Adults & Social Club0.9 km
  • The Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Cafe Foresta0.7 km
  • Benvenuti0.1 km
  • Burger Singh @ The Rising Sun1.0 km
  • + 333 more
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Retailers - Other

83 nearby
  • Ebury News0.9 km
  • Green'S Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Paxall Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Pimlico Food And Wine0.5 km
  • S K Sweets0.6 km
  • + 78 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

32 nearby
  • Colliers Hotel0.5 km
  • The Westminster London0.8 km
  • B&B Belgravia0.8 km
  • Citizenm London Victoria0.3 km
  • Rochester Hotel0.1 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Domino'S Pizza0.2 km
  • Benugo Limited0.6 km
  • Coco Di Mama0.4 km
  • Dumdum Donutterie0.5 km
  • Flank0.5 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Hub By Premier Inn0.7 km
  • 8 Golden Horses0.4 km
  • All Bar One0.5 km
  • Victoria Taps0.3 km
  • The Other Place0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Victoria0.6 km
  • London Victoria Coach Station0.7 km
  • Vauxhall1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Underground Station0.5 km
  • London Victoria Rail Station0.5 km
  • London Victoria Rail Station0.5 km